Mr. Geglia reads to a class of ECC residents. Each month a ”Mystery Reader” gathers several of the children at Elmcrest together for story time. The boys and girls are surprised by which staff member takes on the mystery role. (Executive Director, Joe Geglia was the mystery reader in December for a Christmas story). January’s Read More »
Elmcrest youth climbing ropes during physical education class on campus. Facing the challenges of a climbing wall and rope course help to develop many strengths. Coached by Elmcrest’s Physical Education, Mr. Albert, this regimen does more than improve the children’s core and muscular abilities. Conquering new challenges helps youth develop agility, coordination, speed, balance, power, Read More »
Euclid AOBH boys splashing. The young men from Euclid House found an unusual and engaging way to test their artistic skills last weekend. They splashed their way to fun in a backlight room with squirt bottles in hand, not paint brushes, in a local games center. This novel entertainment offers participants a way to freely Read More »
The weather was calm and the ice was smooth, so the boys and girls from Cottage 7 took to the ice rink at Clinton Square. This fun winter spot in the heart of downtown also makes it easy for beginners and those not yet “Olympic-ready.” Some of these children took advantage of the skater’s helpers to Read More »
Terminal B hallway at Hancock Airport. If you are traveling on United, Frontier, or Delta airlines this year, please note the artwork in the Terminal B hallway. The children of Elmcrest school, and Elmcrest art programs, created these masterpieces that will be displayed all year. These twenty selections were among many that the boys and Read More »
Children come to Elmcrest Children’s Center when they need help -- often from difficult home environments. This year, 41 of these boys and girls are unable to go home for Christmas. When word of their circumstances reached several families in Skaneateles, the parents and children set out to find gifts for these Elmcrest youth. They Read More »
The Christmas tree at Casey’s Place is making all the children smile! Santa came early, thanks to a visit from the students in Skaneateles Middle School who delivered a sleigh-full of toys! Skaneateles Middle School students deliver a load of gifts to our youth at Casey's Place. Skaneateles Middle School Student Council’s annual holiday shopping Read More »
The 8-12-year-old children in Elmcrest’s Mexico program met for some fun activities in Oswego on a Saturday afternoon. Their project was leading up to Thanksgiving and the children talked about what they were thankful for and made Thankful signs. This group will meet once or twice a month to promote peer interactions and enjoy a Read More »
The excellent fall weather offered many opportunities for the children in Elmcrest programs to enjoy the outdoors and create fun projects. Boys and girls from Child and Family Treatment Support Services (CFTSS) ventured off to a local farm, went apple picking, and leaf gathering for art projects. One clever scout found a leaf bigger than Read More »
Two of our Elmcrest residents need not wait for June to reap the rewards of their scholastic achievements. Both will graduate from high school in January. Recently they hit the trails at Chittenango Falls with their supervisor and shared laughs and senior memories together. One of the highlights of the day was senior pictures. These Read More »
